Alpha Sigma Lambda's aim is to recognize the special
achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing
competing interests of home and work.

Alpha Sigma Lambda is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship and
recognizes high scholastic achievement in an adult student's career.
By so doing, this Society encourages many students to continue toward
and to earn associate and baccalaureate degrees.

Through leadership born of effort, both scholastically
and fraternally, Alpha Sigma Lambda inspires its candidates to give of
their strengths to their fellow students and communities through
their academic achievements.

To the newcomer in higher education, Alpha Sigma Lambda
stands as an inspiration to scholastic growth and an invitation to
associate with similarly motivated students.

History

In the winter of 1945-46, Dr. Rollin B. Posey, Dean of University
College at Northwestern University, realized that a measure of
encouragement and recognition accorded an evening student's scholastic
achievement at an early stage of his/her program could provide the
thrust of desire to achieve his/her educational objectives. Dr. Posey
founded a society, Alpha Sigma Lambda, to honor those dedicated adult
students who, while adroitly handling their life responsibilities,
achieve and maintain high scholastic standards.

Today there are over 300 chartered chapters throughout
the United States. The camaraderie, advantages and benefits of Alpha
Sigma Lambda are its own best incentive for being. The Society not
only brings together outstanding students and faculty, but also offers
each individual an exposure to interests other than his/her own.

For the nontraditional student, the Society stands as an
inspiration for continuing scholastic growth, and is a builder of
pride through recognition. For the chapter institution, the Society
serves as a vehicle for imparting appreciation for adult students'
academic achievements and contributions. Also, the Society has been
found to aid immensely in the recruitment and retention of
nontraditional/adult students.